ADAM MONTGOMERY joined St Johnstone on an initial six-month loan in the summer, but Callum Davidson is hoping to keep the player in Perth beyond January.
The double-winning boss of a few seasons ago has been pleased with the Celtic loanee’s development since joining the Saints, admitting he’s gotten better and better week after week.
Admitting that the versatile player has got a great future in the game, he praised his attitude in training, giving a glowing report on the youngster.
He said: [Football Scotland]
“I wouldn’t rule it out is probably the best phrase to use. Adam has performed well, which I’m really pleased about. He’s got better and better.
“We’ve got Callum (Booth) coming back – hopefully he’ll play his first 90 minutes (in a midweek closed-doors game) and we’ve got Tony (Gallacher) back as well.
“So we are quite strong in the area. We need to assess everything, see where we are with each player and make a decision after that – and obviously, speak to Celticbecause it might be a ‘no’ anyway.”
Davidson added: “I’ve spoken to John (Celtic assistant manager, John Kennedy). They’ve been happy and just let us get on with it, really.
“He’s played games. We’d have had more phone calls if he hadn’t been playing. Adam’s managed to pick himself for the team because of his performances. It’s not me playing him because he’s a Celtic player.
“His attitude in training and around the place has been first class. The young man has got a big future. Hopefully he’ll go far.
“There’s obviously a conversation we’ll need to have. We haven’t spoken to them before the game this week. It’s something we can speak about after and see where we are about it.”
Having a great attitude, as Davidson detailed, is great for a youngster and is something that will please the coaching staff in Lennoxtown.
He signed a long-term deal at Celtic after John Kennedy gave him a few games when he was the temporary boss, with his contract to expire in 2024.
At 20 years old, he’s still a young player and has lots of development to do, but consistently playing first-team football in the top flight will do the world of good for the player.
